Outlook Business Desk
An Indian-origin businesswoman, Jayshree Ullal leads Arista Networks, a prominent cloud networking company, showcasing exceptional leadership in the tech industry.
Born in London and raised in Delhi, Ullal pursued electrical engineering at San Francisco State University and earned a master’s in engineering management from Santa Clara University
Post Cisco’s acquisition of Crescendo in 1993, Ullal joined Cisco, eventually becoming Senior Vice President, overseeing significant mergers and acquisitions
In 2008, Ullal became CEO of Arista Networks, steering the company to a successful IPO in 2014 and transforming it into a multibillion-dollar enterprise
As of 2025, Ullal’s net worth is estimated at $2.2 billion, surpassing that of tech leaders Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella as reported by India.com.
Beyond Arista, Ullal serves on the board of Snowflake Inc, contributing her expertise to the cloud computing company’s strategic direction.
She has received multiple recognitions for her success in the tech world, consistently ranked among the top wealthiest Indian-origin executives across global leadership lists.
Jayshree Ullal’s journey from Delhi to leading a global tech firm exemplifies determination and excellence, inspiring many in the technology sector